Arts Thread

Designed for the female game. This project focuses on rethinking the football boot around the specific needs of female players. Building on my scientific research into ACL injury prevention, I translated anatomical and biomechanical insights into an integrated product concept. Some of the key design elements include: - Female-specific last: developed around the anatomy of the female foot for an improved fit and better heel lockdown. - Stud configuration: designed to provide traction for acceleration while allowing more controlled rotational movement to reduce excessive ground fixation. - Medial support structure: A medial support element integrated into the sole construction to counteract dynamic knee valgus and improve stability during cutting and landing movements. - Targeted cushioning distribution: Cushioning strategically placed according to female pressure patterns to improve shock absorption, comfort and stability. - Adaptive upper construction: A knitted upper combined with strategically placed 3D-printed TPU elements to enhance ball control, touch and shooting precision while maintaining flexibility. - Integrated knit collar. improving comfort, stability and the connection between foot and boot. Every feature is rooted in biomechanics, injury research and user insights gathered throughout the project.